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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
2
Telegraph report from Melbourne notes current sheep values held steady with the prior week. Yardings of medium quality rams and wethers show mixed prices from around 21s 6d to 36s, with various classes including store lambs and calves listed among market movements and “market-clearing” levels.
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Mr H M W Vaughan conveys thanks to many friends for sympathy telegrams letters cards and floral tributes after the recent sad bereavement at Te-Aro.
The article argues Victoria and other regions must protect forests as timber supplies dwindle. It criticizes past land settlement policies that opened forests for clearing, notes extensive destruction of valuable timber, and calls for drastic reform to preserve state timber assets for future needs.
A crowded Beeac State School meeting on Saturday approved a local Empire Day event to involve district schools. A committee was formed to organize a procession speeches flag salute and a patriotic concert on May 14 with invitations to surrounding districts and school bodies. Representatives from multiple districts attended and agreed to broaden school participation for a memorable demonstration.
Trade figures indicate falling imports into the Commonwealth while exports rise. Revenue reaches £16,746,072 for the current period, up from £12,534,061 in the first two months of 1913.
London reports a growing view that the resignations of Sir John French and Sir John Ewart are final, urged by a kingly appeal for moderation. Leaders like Mr F E Smith and Mr Walter Runciman argued over democracy, army influence, and Ulster, while Lloyd George and Mr Houncmann warned against autocracy and urged constitutional resolve. The Navy moves to Thyntr Bay accompany the debate on military power and civilian government.
A dramatic Commons session reports the resignation of War Minister JR Berle and the acceptance of his move. The Prime Minister announces Field Marshal Sir John French and Sir Joe Bewort will assume key military roles as the Government forms anew. Asquith announces retirement and declares re-election necessary for the post. Colonel Seely notes policy cohesion and hints at army reforms amid the upheaval.
London on Monday midnight. Rt Hon Walter Long former Chief Secretary for Ireland has given notice of a motion to reject the Home Rule Bill on its second reading.
Final tennis matches at Camperdown saw Camperdown, Cobden, Beeac B, and Colac teams compete with Camperdown securing the title. Individual results include M Quaker and Chenery defeating Hicks and Lang 6-3 6-3, and M Donald Bros edging 5-8 4-6 in a tense series.
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